client reviews

My worst experience was the car crash my wife and I was in due to a drunk driver. Our best experience was the service received by Anthony Baratta and his staff in getting Justice and a large compensation for our injuries. The team was courteous and compassionate to our circumstances as well as diligent in our defense to obtain the most in compensation that was unbelievable to my ears but a reality and a dream come true

Jose

My experience with Baratta Law was very good. Meeting with Tony Baratta helped to ease my mind during a difficult time for me. I would not hesitate to recommend Tony if anyone ever asked me. Tony Baratta and the entire Baratta Law staff were very professional, caring and listen to all our questions and concerns.

Tim E.

The team at Baratta Law are just amazing. They care about us as a family. They take the time to understand us. They are advocates and really help a difficult life experience become more clear and understandable. More than a group of attorneys – this is a team of partners. I strongly recommend Tony and the entire practice.

Brett L.

Tony Baratta is the most skilled and compassionate attorney. I had an injury in a car accident that really changed my life and he represented me. I was extremely happy and impressed with the resolution. The thing I like the most about him is that he is a very good negotiator- he really fights for his clients and he scares people. He also was very good at examining even the smallest details of my case- and it had a lot details. I am very grateful he was able to help me.

Alia B.

Attorney Baratta and his entire staff went beyond my expectations. I am so grateful for your kindness, passion, dedication and brilliance in this matter. This was an extremely stressful life altering situation
and you immediately made me feel safe and calm. Thank you for your wisdom on finding the winning solution to a very unstable and fragile situation. Thank you – you are the best!

Janet W.

The absolute worst day of my life was when I incurred the need of an attorney and the most gratifying was when I walked into the offices of Baratta Law. Tony and his entire staff were kind caring and extremely professional. His dedication and assurance of his abilities to represent me left me comforting feels. That feeling never wavered throughout his entire representation. He worked diligently on ny case keeping me appraised of the facts throughout the entire proceedings. His knowledge of the law and procedures were evident and impressive. I could not have been more fortunate to have retained the services of Baratta Law. My deepest gratitude for Tony and his firm and staff.

Robert H.

I have used their firm for three different situations and have had nothing but pleasant experiences with the firm. The staff is always pleasant to work with and very understanding of my unfamiliarity of laws and helped me with my questions. Tony Baratta has always had an understanding of my needs and has guided me through some tough times always looking out for my best interest. I could not be any more pleased with my choice of Baratta Law and the results they obtained for me.

William S.

We would highly recommend Anthony Baratta for legal representation after meeting with him yesterday to discuss our situation. He was personable, and forthright with us regarding our concerns. He led the 2 hour long consultation with a thorough consideration of all details brought to the discussion. He was intelligent and articulate, leading a focused logical progression through the session. We definitely trusted his expertise and would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone in need of legal advice. He even called in a coworker to answer a last minute thought I brought up which took even more of his time. It is not surprising that he has received all the honors he has.

Karen E.

Tony is the best in the business. I Wouldn’t have any other lawyer. He fights for you, not like these other lawyers that just take your money. His staff are strong and know what they are doing! They return your calls and keep you in the loop. He changed my life and made me feel comfortable at the up most world changing situation. Tony Baratta is a 5 star lawyer in my book and also my heart.

James M.

Anthony and his team made a traumatic situation less stressful and scary. Everything was explained to me in terms I could understand and I never felt silly for not knowing something. I appreciate the super responsiveness as well. In short, felt pretty lost in my situation and didn’t know how to handle it. They we’re sensitive to this, while helped steer me in the right direction towards getting what was deserved. The outcome was far more positive than I expected. Thanks again.

Tori

I contacted Tony Baratta at a time of deep anguish and despair. Everyone at his firm was extremely professional, caring, and responsive. Tony is not only experienced, honest, and knowledgeable, but also extremely compassionate and kind. He put the welfare of my family above everything. I was most impressed with Tony’s intimate knowledge of the many nuances and issues of our very complicated case – he is very detail oriented and a great listener. I am very grateful for Baratta law and the positive results they obtained in our case. Tony is an excellent lawyer and his firm was a pleasure to work with during a very long and difficult time. I enthusiastically and without reservation highly recommend Tony Baratta and his staff at Baratta Law.

Cathy R.

I’ve worked with Andy DiPiero over the last year and a half as a result of an MVA. This was my first experience using an attorney and Andy was great. He was honest, pleasant and very knowledgeable. Not know what to expect, I couldn’t be happier with this firm. I was kept informed every step of the way, via phone calls and emails. Andy always answered my questions same day, and I never felt out of the loop or lost in any of this experience with him. His PA Victoria was also very nice and quick to follow up with me as well. It was a pleasant experience for an unpleasant event.

Victoria P.

Pennsylvania Premises Liability: What You Need to Know

Pennsylvania premises liability has rules you need to know to stay safe legally and physically, whether you’re a tenant learning your rights or an injury victim seeking out compensation. However, these laws can be complex.

That’s why it’s important to reach out to an attorney. If you’re hurt and suffering and need guidance, here are the laws and guidelines your lawyer can use to help you recover.

What Is Premises Liability?

Landlords must protect tenants and visitors. As property owners, they’re responsible for injuries caused by negligence. Inadequate security, hazardous materials or conditions, a lack of safety equipment, or any other preventable risk that causes injury or death on your property.

Premises liability is about who pays for damages from an accident on another’s property. A Pennsylvania premises liability attorney can help determine if a case can be made due to the state’s statute of limitations.

Such cases require evidence of safety violations or protocol violations to prove negligence. Inadequate snow removal can cause winter slips and falls, and failure to respond quickly to dangerous issues that need repairs are typically the landlords’ responsibility. It depends on local authorities requirements and whether landlords follow them.

Thus, Pennsylvania property owners must understand their legal obligations to protect tenants and guests. It’s hard to predict accidents and crimes, but maintaining one’s property can reduce the likelihood of legal issues.

Owners’ Duties

Property owners must warn visitors and invitees of known dangers and correct them to ensure safety.

The property owner also must warn visitors or invitees about known hazards and take reasonable steps to keep the premises safe. This includes preventing entryway and sidewalk design issues and regularly maintaining their property. Unless they control the activity or the area, an individual is not fully responsible for injuries on their property.

Given these expectations of both parties, landowners must maintain their properties in accordance with established standards to maintain this shared sense of safety. Due to premises liability laws, the landowner may be liable even if maintenance fails. If you’ve been injured on this property, you may have grounds to sue if they fail to maintain it.

Safeguarding Property

Pennsylvania property owners must take reasonable precautions to protect visitors from dangerous or defective conditions. Visitor status—invitee, social guest, licensee, or trespasser—determines duty of care.

Social guests often visit residences with implicit or explicit invitations, while invitees are usually business guests like store customers. Licensees enter with the owner’s knowledge but without permission, while trespassers enter without permission. Invitees and social guests are owed the most care, trespassers the least, and licensees in between.

Landlords must protect tenants from known hazards. This includes inspecting the home and fixing any issues or warning tenants of potential dangers. Businesses must check for hazards and fix or warn customers. If a dangerous condition that was known or should have been discovered through reasonable inspections caused an injury, property owners or occupiers may be liable.

Duty to Warn

Property owners and occupiers must warn visitors of dangerous conditions before they enter. This warning may be posted on a sign or spoken by an employee. This duty covers open pits, loose flooring, broken glass, hazardous materials, and other hazards that would surprise a visitor or tenant.

Courts often examine whether a person entering the premises acted with care and caution and used good judgment in light of all known conditions to determine whether a violation occurred and whether a premises liability lawsuit can be filed. When determining invitees’ duty, courts often look at photos of the hazard and whether warnings were posted.

Property owners must generally maintain their premises safely and warn others of any dangerous conditions, but courts carefully evaluate each case to determine if premises liability laws and related duties owed to invitees have been violated.

Talk to a Lawyer About a Premises Liability Claim

When you’re hurt and suffering because of an accident that could have been avoided if the property owner had been more cautious, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. The team at Baratta Law, LLC is ready to help you when you’re hurt and suffering.

Sure you have a case but are unsure where to begin? Reach out for a free consultation with a lawyer. Our attorneys can be reached when you call 215-914-8132 or when you fill out the following online contact form.